#31: The Preposition "Da"

#31: The Preposition "Da"

Author: Italian Matters May 19, 2022 Duration: 10:13

In this lesson, we cover the ten most common uses of the Italian preposition “da”. Usually, prepositions have one main function. But they are also quite versatile and can have different meanings depending on context.


Start learning Italian today!


1. Download this episode's quick guide: https://italianmatters.com/31

2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠

3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠


The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


Italian Matters presents Italian Grammar Made Easy, a practical resource for anyone who wants to move beyond simple phrases and build a proper foundation in the language. This podcast breaks down complex rules into manageable pieces, focusing on clarity and application rather than overwhelming theory. Each episode pairs an audio lesson with tangible tools, including printable reference guides and auto-graded quizzes, so you can actively test your understanding. The host provides specific action steps, turning each lesson into a clear path for progress, whether you're studying for travel, heritage, or personal enrichment. You'll find the approach systematic yet surprisingly accessible, designed to build confidence alongside competence. By integrating listening with doing, this podcast creates a structured yet flexible learning experience. Tune in for a straightforward guide through the intricacies of Italian, where grammar is presented not as a barrier, but as the essential framework for real communication. The goal is to make the process feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding puzzle, one solved piece by piece with consistent, guided effort.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 238

Italian Grammar Made Easy
Podcast Episodes
#68: Ten Expressions with the Verb "Dare" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:08
In this episode, we cover ten expressions that use the verb “dare”, in English “to give”. Many of these are fixed expressions and can’t be literally translated into English.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this e…
#67: Latin Words Used in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:24
Did you know that there are Latin words still used in everyday Italian? In this lesson, we learn Latin words and expressions that are part of everyday Italian conversations.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this e…
#66: To Leave in Italian: "Uscire", "Partire", and "Lasciare" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:03
The verb “to leave” in English has three translations in Italian: “uscire”, “partire”, and “lasciare”. These three verbs have specific uses depending on context. Learn how to use them in this lesson!Start learning Italia…
#65: Twenty Ways to Greet in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:24
In this lesson, you will learn ten different ways of saying “hello” and ten different ways of saying “goodbye” in Italian. Practice your pronunciation by repeating out loud with me!Start learning Italian today!1. Downloa…
#64: Fifteen Winter-Related Italian Words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
It’s time to build your Italian vocabulary! Listen to this podcast episode to learn fifteen winter-related Italian words with example sentences and their English translation.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this…
#63: The Preposition "Per" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:19
Prepositions in Italian aren’t easy… But we can make them simple here with a step-by-step Italian lesson! Listen to this episode to learn the ten main uses of the preposition “per” in Italian.Start learning Italian today…
#62: How to Use the Verbs "Essere" and "Stare" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:52
The Italian verbs “essere” and “stare” can be confusing for Italian learners because they both translate into “to be” in English. Listen to this podcast episode to learn exactly when and how to use “essere”, and when and…
#61: Three Main Uses of the Word "Ecco" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
You might have heard the word “ecco” in Italian… But what does that mean? Listen to this lesson to understand the three main uses of “ecco” in Italian conversations.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's…
#60: Opposite Italian Verbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:32
A good learning strategy when memorizing new vocabulary is to focus on opposite words. In this lesson, we learn opposite Italian verbs and their pronunciation.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this episode's quick…
#59: How to Write an Email in Italian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:07
In this episode, we learn how to properly write an email in Italian. This lesson covers both formal language and informal language, with the appropriate words and phrases.Start learning Italian today!1. Download this epi…